January 13, 2022 With democracy at stake, Congress must pass voting rights legislation AFSCME President Lee Saunders urges the Senate to pass crucial voting rights legislation – and change Senate rules if necessary to make it happen. Read More
January 07, 2022 AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf Mildred Wurf was a pioneering District Council 37 educator and the widow of former AFSCME president, Jerry Wurf. Read More
January 04, 2022 Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers A Maryland transportation worker describes how President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will help. Read More
December 16, 2021 Rallies highlight importance of child care provisions in the Build Back Better Act Rallies held this week stressed the importance of child care. Participants called on the Senate to pass the Build Back Better Act. Read More
December 03, 2021 OAPSE president urges use of federal stimulus money to end school staffing shortages OAPSE President Lois Carson discussed school labor shortages during a webinar put together by the federal Education and Treasury departments. Read More
November 19, 2021 John Deere strike ends with big gains for workers After five weeks on the strike line, more than 10,000 John Deere workers, members of UAW, voted 61% in favor of accepting the new contract. Read More
November 08, 2021 Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill. Build Back Better should be next. The House-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will make transformational investments in our communities. Now Congress needs to pass President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. Read More
November 05, 2021 A pro-worker trifecta prevails in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was narrowly reelected on Tuesday, along with a pro-worker legislature. Read More
November 01, 2021 Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’ During a rally for UNAC/UHCP workers, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shared a message of solidarity. Read More
October 29, 2021 Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families AFSCME President Lee Saunders called President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework a ‘sea change’ for working families. Read More
October 26, 2021 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced in the House today. Read More
October 20, 2021 Biden-Harris administration announces rules to encourage federal workers to join unions Two new rules issued by the White House will help federal workers join unions. Read More
October 19, 2021 Fed-up workers spark national wave of activism Workers across the country are increasingly taking to the picket line or threatening to strike this October. Read More
October 14, 2021 Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more The Social Security COLA made a big jump, but it’s not enough to help retirees. Read More
October 12, 2021 With patience and humility, Isaias Lona keeps his city safe Discover how our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Isaias Lona, keeps his California community safe. Read More
October 07, 2021 Major improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program announced The Biden administration announced a major overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
October 01, 2021 AFSCME members honored during Community Change event Two AFSCME members were honored for their role as essential workers during the pandemic by Community Change, a national organization. Read More
September 13, 2021 Studies find unions close gender and racial pay gaps More evidence emerges proving unions make a big difference in workers’ lives. Read More
September 10, 2021 No matter the crisis, AFSCME members serve selflessly DC 37 member Andrea Murphy recalls serving her community on 9/11 and during the pandemic. Read More
August 30, 2021 Empathy guides California nurse Scott Jones For California psychiatric nurse Scott Jones, empathy is the key to success. Read More
August 10, 2021 Child care workers’ crucial role spotlighted in roundtable talk A roundtable featuring President Saunders and two AFSCME members highlighted the importance of child care workers. Read More
August 03, 2021 AFSCME is fighting on behalf of public service workers struggling with student loans AFSCME is pushing for several fixes to help public service workers facing student loan debt. Read More
July 26, 2021 From librarian to logistician to homeless advocate, Zack Shlachter tackles the pandemic Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Zack Shlachter of Austin, Texas, kept his community fed during the pandemic. Read More
July 22, 2021 Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health President Lee Saunders joined a panel discussion on the role that organized labor plays in addressing workplace mental health. Read More
July 07, 2021 Study finds unions reduce risk of poverty A new study finds that unions help reduce poverty. Read More
July 01, 2021 AFSCME stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ community during Pride Month The key message during AFSCME’s Pride Month panel discussion was that labor rights and LGBTQ rights are inextricably linked. Read More
June 29, 2021 2021 McEntee Scholarship winner: Louisiana’s Kellie Taylor-White Discover how this year’s Gerald W. McEntee scholarship winner, Kellie Taylor-White, bridges the past and the present in her fight for workers. Read More
June 28, 2021 Michigan nurse Maggie Schaefer put off retirement to fight COVID Learn how Michigan nurse and Never Quit Winner Maggie Schaefer fought through the pandemic. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME members lead the way in getting vaccinated AFSCME members are leading the way in getting vaccinated but more can be done to stop COVID’s spread. Read More
June 14, 2021 Charles Smith preserves Rhode Island’s hallowed veterans cemetery Learn how Rhode Island’s Charles Smith preserves the resting place of that state’s veterans. Read More